Tours in Bangkok
Thai Boxing Tour (Muai Thai)
Ratchadamnoen Stadium and Lumpini Stadium are 2 boxing stadiums in Bangkok to witness a Thai Boxing match first hand. Thai Boxing, also known as Muai Thai was originated in Ayutthaya 5 centuries ago, where it has gained worldwide recongnition today for its uniqueness from world boxing of utilizing almost every part of the body to fend off an opponent making it a popular stop for one’s Bangkok travel. Thai Boxing matches are available at 18:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and 17:00p.m and 20:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Before the start of any match, a pre-fight ceremony will be performed to honor and show respect for their trainers, religion, as well as the sport itself, which includes a special kind of Thai boxing dance with strident traditional Thai boxing music. Thai boxing are a match that involves of punch, kick, shove, and push by using their feet, legs, fists, knees and elbows to attack the upper and below the waist of the opponent.
Bangkok City Tour – The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Wat Trimitr & Wat Pho
With hundreds of temples across the city, it can be quite hard to choose which ones to visit while you are in Bangkok. Maybe you should start with the three of Bangkok’s most famous temples: Wat Pho, Wat Trimitr and Wat Arun, as well as a glance of the grandeur of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). These are many must-sees in Bangkok for first-timers, and are located in Yaowarat area. Wat Trimitr (Temple of Golden Buddha) houses the world’s largest golden seated Buddha with a height about 5 meters and weight about 5.5 tons. The golden Buddha was once disguised and covered entirely by stucco and plaster to hide from invading Burmese armies for over 2 centuries, and revealed when it was dropped accidently. Today, visitors may see a beautiful solid gold Sukhothai style Buddha in Wat Trimitr, with pieces of the plaster are still kept on display.(More Bangkok city tour)
Thai Cooking Class
For Thai food lovers, to join a Thai cooking class during days in Bangkok has always been a popular and must-do activity. There is no better way to learn Thai cooking, other than taught by qualified Thai professionals in English. The learning environment of cooking classes in Bangkok varies from home-style to hotels and restaurants. You will get a real hands-on experience making your own authentic Thai dishes such as Tom Yum Kung (Hot and Sour Shrimp Sour), Pad Thai (Thai Style Stir-Fried Rice Noodles), Kao Pad (Thai Style Fried Rice), Gaeng Kaew Wan (Green Curry) and many more for an enjoyable Thai travel experience. Thai cooking classes may be short and flexible (e.g. 4 hrs/course), in small or private groups.
Spa Treatment & Thai Massage
Bangkok is a haven for all kinds of relaxations. A rejuvenating spa treatment or a relaxing traditional Thai massage has always been favored after a long day shopping, sightseeing or working. Countless spas and Thai massage can be found in Bangkok, experience a regenerating spa treatment or aromatherapy in one of Bangkok’s luxurious spas, a traditional Thai massage of ancient healing knowledge over generations, as well as yoga, meditation or other forms of physical and spiritual wellness for a revitalizing Bangkok travel.
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The Grand Palace
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